Dukascopy vs FXCM: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeDukascopyFXCM
Licence Score69Strong72Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record34
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed · FRN 217689
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
1 JFSA Japan Licensed—
1 FINMA Switzerland Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 Bank of Latvia Latvia Licensed—
Founded20041999
HeadquartersSwitzerlandUnited Kingdom
TypeTrading bankForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5Proprietary, MT4, TradingView
Minimum depositUS$100US$50
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Frequently asked questions

Is Dukascopy or FXCM better regulated?

FXCM has the higher Licence Score (72 vs 69), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Dukascopy and FXCM?

They share no regulators in our database.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.